Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 19173 · announced July 24, 2019 · Lee Chi Enterprises Co · 11,560 units affected
The product
This recall involves all model year 2013 through 2019 Trek Kicksters. The bikes are made for toddlers who are learning how to ride a two wheeler. The kicksters do not have pedals so children can focus on balancing. They come in black, blue, red and pink and "TREK" is written on the crossbar.
The hazard
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Sold at: Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
Consumer contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.